TOXIC Methysticin levels in kava?

Newbie

I drink kava nightly, going on two years now. I am concerned about the kavalactone adverse health effects, are you? I am not really understanding exactly how toxic it is and what levels are in the root. Is it safe to ingest this daily or am I unknowingly killing my liver/life? https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/methysticin

It's always good to be cautious about the health implications of anything you eat or put into your body. I am as well. But currently available evidence suggests that kava is quite safe, and even beneficial. I would like to see more controlled studies with aqueous kava preparations (i.e. the traditional drink) for more clear data though.

Newbie

I appreciate the informed replies. I am not super informed about the effects of individual kavalactones. You are right, I am now reading positive effects of methysticin. I read it causes cell death in cancerous tumors. Pipermethystine is the one that is concerning. Supposedly it isn't in the roots though. I was just hoping for more clarification to be schooled by other friends of this great plant.

Kava Lover

I drink kava nightly, going on two years now. I am concerned about the kavalactone adverse health effects, are you? I am not really understanding exactly how toxic it is and what levels are in the root. Is it safe to ingest this daily or am I unknowingly killing my liver/life? https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/methysticin

Anecdotally there are many daily drinkers on this site ranging from 1-20+ years and so far the worst side effect is dermo - a well known and documented side effect. If you have been drinking for 2 years - then you are just fine.